Associate Director/Senior Program Manager

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and highly motivated individual to join the Program Management team at Metagenomi. Reporting to the Vice President, Program Management the Associate Director/Senior Program Manager with contribute to driving product strategy and execution for Metagenomi’s wholly owned and partnered programs. You will also have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the company’s organizational process and governance. This role will be based in Emeryville, California.   About the Role The Associate Director/Senior Program Manager will provide program management support to a project team to drive the development of program strategy and execution from preclinical to filing, approval, and launch Partner with the Lead Program Manager on assigned projects, support activities on the project team and subteams, establish team goals, operational plans, and timelines Provide support on Alliance Management of partnered programs, facilitating planning and execution of JPTs and subteams, including the development and finalization of agendas, minutes, timelines, and budget Apply Project Management principles and tools to drive team effectiveness and cohesion Project management support of key functional areas (ie, Discovery, Preclinical), partnering with the Functional Head on facilitation and coordination of functional activities Contribute to business process improvement initiatives and governance process development and implementation. Desired Qualifications  Undergraduate degree in the life sciences, advanced degree preferred At least eight years of biopharma Program Management experience Experience in cell/gene and gene editing therapy Demonstrated program management leadership in a cross-functional setting through different development phases Early development experience supporting Development Candidate nomination and IND submission is highly desirable Demonstrated track record of complex cross-functional and functional planning Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of audience The ability to lead and influence cross-functional team members, peers, subject matter experts, and management Command of PM tools to efficiently translate strategy into actionable plans Proficient in the identification of critical paths and risks. Drive early resolution of constraints and issues   The anticipated base salary range for this position will be $185,000 - $210,000  depending on the exact level of the role. As this role is open to candidates with a wide range of skills and experience, the exact salary will be dependent on the specific level of the position. We value transparency and will make every effort to provide you with a succinct explanation for how the final salary within this range is determined.   Please note, all candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.   About Metagenomi Metagenomi is a gene editing company committed to developing potentially curative therapeutics by leveraging a proprietary toolbox of next-generation gene editing systems to accurately edit DNA where current technologies cannot. Our metagenomics-powered discovery platform and analytical expertise reveal novel cellular machinery sourced from otherwise unknown organisms. We adapt and forge these naturally evolved systems into powerful gene editing systems that are ultra-small, extremely efficient, highly specific and have a decreased risk of immune response. These systems fuel our pipeline of novel medicines and can be leveraged by partners. Our goal is to revolutionize gene editing for the benefit of patients around the world. For more information, please visit https://metagenomi.co/.   What makes Metagenomi a unique place to work? We are passionate about developing technologies derived from microbial-rich ecosystems that have the power to enable therapeutic development and the potential to cure devastating disease. We have cultivated an amazing culture that values teamwork, curiosity, scientific rigor, and fun. We have a strong commitment to work/life balance, host a weekly employee happy hour and events, provide catered lunches and endless snacks, and more!  We offer competitive compensation including a market-benchmarked salary, annual target bonus, equity in an early-stage startup, and a comprehensive benefits plan, including 401(k) matching, a retirement safe harbor plan, and other perks.   At Metagenomi, we know that our people drive our success. We are an equal-opportunity employer and believe in and value diversity and inclusion. Metagenomi provides an open, collegial, and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term careers. Metagenomi does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Please note, all candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.   Applicants/Employees have rights under various State and Federal Employment Laws, including without limitation:   Family & Medical Leave Act    Equal Employment Opportunity Commission   Employee Polygraph Protection Act    California Family Rights Act    California Fair Employment and Housing Act   Notice to agencies: Our in-house Talent Acquisition Team manages all employment opportunities at Metagenomi. Agencies and independent recruiters must be approved as a vendor by Metagenomi’s Talent Acquisition team. To protect the interests of all parties, Metagenomi will not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or biographies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Metagenomi will be considered referrals and the property of Metagenomi.